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Homer N. Chase & Co., Geneva, New York 
Field of Pseonia Festiva maxima 
Peonies 
The Peony is really the rival of the Rose in brilliancy of color and profusion of bloom, and it 
has been rightly termed "the flower for the millions." One of the Peony's strongest points is its 
hardiness. The plants require no other protection than that which they afford themselves. Vigor- 
ous habit, freedom from all diseases and insects, and profusion of bloom, are some of the features 
that have added to the popularity of the Peony, and caused a revival of interest in its cultivation 
during the past few years. 
The newer varieties produce very large, regularly formed cupped blooms, resembling im- 
mense roses. No other flower is so well adapted for large and showy bouquets. The foliage of all 
the varieties is a rich and glossy dark green, making the plants ornamental even when out of bloom. 
When the plants are once set, all the labor is over; each succeeding year will add to the size 
and beauty of the Peonies. Our selection of varieties has been made with extreme care, and we 
have discarded all but the best and most distinct kinds. 
Agida. Semi-double; dark red; rich, glowing. 
Alba lutea. White, with yellow center; very 
large and fine. 
Alba plena (Mutabilis). Double white, 
tinged with pink; blooms early. 
Alexander Dumas. Bright rose; large; fine. 
Belle of France. Pink; large, of good form. 
Blcolor. Pink rosette ; foliage very attractive. 
Chrysanthemumflora. White, with yellow 
center; the nearest yellow variety. 
Decaisne. Purple-violet, beautiful shade. 
Elegans. Pink; large and full; extra choice. 
Emperor William. Dark purplish red; very 
large; vigorous grower. 
Faust. Bluish white; large; full; fragrant. 
Festiva. White, with marks of carmine in 
the center; globular, beautiful and sweet. 
Festiva maxima. Snow-white; flowers very 
large, borne in clusters; fragrance very fine. 
Fringe Leaf. Double; bright scarlet; foliage 
finely cut; the earliest to bloom. 
Fulgida. Crimson; profuse-flowering; good 
foliage; very fine. 
Humea alba. Dark pink, with sharp-toothed 
salmon in center; distinct. 
Incarnata. Pure white; good-sized; early; 
attractive foliage. 
Lilacina. Lilac-rose; holds its color well; a 
fine late variety. 
Lilacina superba. Light lilac; medium 
petals; flowers full and fine. 
Louis Van Houttei. Delicate crimson; very 
compact; a showy variety. 
Madam Furtado. Deep rose, tinted with 
lilac; very early. 
Purite. Large; white; good form and habit. 
Rosacea splendlda. Very light pink, with 
narow yellowish white petals in center. 
Rosea. Double crimson, changing to rose. 
Rubra. Semi-double; dark purple-crimson. 
Triomphe du Nord. Violet-rose, shaded with 
lilac; fine color and a beautiful kind. 
